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New COVID-19 strain

The new COVID-19 variant is now in the United States — here's what is known

Not pandemic-proof: Insulin copay caps fall short, fueling underground exchanges

Insulin Underground Exchanges

Antibody tests were hailed as a way to end lockdowns, but they're causing confusion instead

Owner of Northern Liberties pizzeria Rustica dies in ski accident

Rustica Frank Maimone

Obese black bear from Pennsylvania sportsmen's club relocated to Colorado sanctuary

Dillon Black Bear

Don't toss that e-cig: Vaping waste is a whole new headache for schools and cities

Vaping Waste

If you smoke pot, your anesthesiologist needs to know

Philadelphia couple claim they fell ill at same Dominican Republic resort where three other Americans died

Grand Bahia Philly couple

The stress antidote you've been looking for may be lurking in dirt

dirt bacteria stress

American Airlines adds service from Philly to Colorado ski resort

Stock_Carroll - American Airlines plane at the Philadelphia International Airport

Why, yes, the chemicals in nail salons are just as harmful as they smell

nail salon chemical risk

Regular cannabis users can require up to two times the normal level of sedation for surgeries

Former owner of Atlantic City's Ocean Resort Casino dies in car crash

Ocean Resort Casino Main

Narberth-native John Hickenlooper, former Colorado governor, announces presidential bid

Marlton man missing after hike at Rocky Mountain National Park

Ryan Albert Marlton

Delco woman dies in fall from Colorado mountain

Tenmile Range

Well, that's a unique way to try and pass a drug test

Angelique Sanchez

Denver Post uses photo of Citizens Bank Park for cover on Rockies home opener

Carroll - Philadelphia Phillies 2018 Home Opener

Health Care Costs

A hospital charged $1,877 to pierce a 5-year-old’s ears. This is why health care costs so much

Why did a chicken live for 18 months after its head was cut off?

Mike the Headless Chicken

#BearWatch2017: The bears are now playing instruments

bear piano

This weekend, the business of pot comes to Philly

Weird tax law means no sales tax on pot for one day in Colorado

Dog spreads plague to four Colorado residents

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Success of GoFundMe campaign jeopardizes boy's medical benefits

04.10.15_Austin

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Newly approved weight-loss pills could expand access to GLP-1s

Motivation Healthy Habits

Healthy lifestyle habits lead to longevity. But they require emotional inspiration and logistical...

Purchased - Shoes, fitness and person walking or hiking for outdoor exercise

Think you don’t have time to exercise? It may take less time than you think

Purchased - Man holding blue ribbon supporting colon cancer awareness

Colon cancer: Rising in young adults

Hope 220 Homeless Shelter

Philly's new homeless shelter offers case management and medical services to 'set people up for...

Yawning could help cool down the brain and strengthen social bonds

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